Why Buy From Us?

The town of Winter Harbor is uniquely situated between the two sections of Acadia National Park. As seen in the following photos there is very limited shoreline development, which helps to ensure the pristine nature of the waters our fishermen are privileged to fish.

View from Schoodic section of Acadia National Part West, across the entrance to Frenchman's Bay, looking at Cadillac Mountain on the Mount Desert Island section of Acadia National Park.

It is not unusual to see to a depth of 50 or 60 feet in the water. It is no wonder some people believe the best lobsters in the state come from "Downeast" Maine, and we believe the very best come from Winter Harbor.

For more reasons to buy live lobsters from Winter Harbor Lobster Co-op, see About Our Co-op.

Angry surf, with Schoodic Point in the background. (Note sprey nest on top of the spindle.)

We sell only our own lobsters. We do not buy Canadian lobsters or sell lobsters from other areas of the state. Unlike other companies, we do not store our lobsters in "pounds". Pounds are usually small coves gated off and filled with tens of thousands of lobsters that sit crowded together on a muddy bottom for weeks or even months at a time, waiting to be sold. We believe that pounds have a negative effect on the taste and texture of the lobster. Rest assured Winter Harbor lobsters have never seen a "pound" and are the very freshest available on the market today.

See About Us for information about how we ensure your lobsters are fresh when they arrive at your door.

Lobster traps, neatly piled on a wharf await next season's duty.